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Your Guide to Summer

On behalf of Good Shepherd staff and volunteers, thank you for exploring ways to get connected with this community. We are excited to offer a wide range of activities and experiences for people of all ages.
We’ll see you around church!

Sundays at GOOD SHEPHERD
Worship Together In-Person & Online
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9:00 a.m. | Madison Campus

You're invited to the intersection of
Whitney Way and Raymond Road for a morning of worship with traditional Lutheran textures and rhythms.

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10:00 a.m. | Verona Campus

Head down County Highway PD in Verona for morning Worship featuring modern expressions of praise and prayer anchored by foundational traditions.

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6:00 p.m. | Verona Campus

A worship service with evening rhythms for song, prayer, reflection rooted in ancient practices and present-day cares & concerns.

Combined Worship Sundays | One Service. One Location. Together!

Annual Meeting Sunday
 Sunday, July 21 @ 9 a.m.
 Madison Campus
Labor Day Weekend
 Sunday, September 1 @ 10 a.m.
 Verona Campus

Worship Together

All Good Shepherd worship services are available as a livestream or replay

IT'S GOOD TO BE TOGETHER
Fellowship Events
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Music Mondays

Mondays from 5-7 p.m. (Full Schedule)
Jared Stellmacher
Madison Campus Lawn

Enjoy a free concert and a pay-what-you-can meal on the front lawn of Madison Campus – you’ll love Mondays.

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Bingo Night

June 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Verona Campus Parking Lot

Fun for all ages as we host a Bingo night with prizes and snacks from the Holy COW under the Verona tent.

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Liturgy of the Beloved | Music Workshop

June 29 | Time TBA
Jared Stellmacher
Verona Campus Parking Lot

Good Shepherd welcomes Benjamin and Caitlin Johnston-Urey as they debut a new original liturgy created for use in Lutheran congregations worldwide.

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Trivia Night

July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Verona Campus Parking Lot

Enjoy a night of trivia under the Verona tent.
There’ll be prizes and snacks to enjoy.

KEEP GROWING
Adult Faith Formation
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Small Group Bible Studies

Various Times
Contact a Pastor
Various Locations

There are many opportunities to engage in Bible study. Explore them all at gslcwi.com/small-groups

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Tuesday Trekkers

 Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Diane Hughes
Various Locations

Join an hour-long hike at different locations around the area, enjoying fresh air and fellowship.

BIRTH - FIFTH GRADE
Children's Ministry
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Little Blessings Summer Program

June 10 – August 16
Heidi Anderson
Madison Campus

Our Madison location will be offering all day childcare 5 days a week this summer starting June 12. Click here to register.

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Vacation Bible School

June 24 – 27 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus

Kids dive into an underwater adventure where they’ll experience God’s ever-flowing, never-ending love through Bible stories, imagination station crafts, tidal treats, music and play. Click here to register. 

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Pine Lake Camp

A great chance to grow in community and make new friends. Thanks to the generosity of the Good Shepherd Foundation, campers receive a $50 discount toward full-week camp and $25 towards half-week. Half-week camp is open to 1st-3rd grade; Full-week is open to 3rd-High School. Click here to register. 

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Camp Create-It

August 5 – 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus

Featuring music, cooking, painting - explore your God-given creative gifts and use those gifts to glorify Jesus. Click here to register. 

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Rise Up Nights

July 9 & 23, August 13 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Joanne Zastrow
Verona Campus Parking Lot

Celebrate both the sacred and the silly together with friends as we connect with each other and Christ through outdoor food, games, and prayer. Click here to register. 

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Family Friday Dinners

July 12, August 2
Emily Gold
Verona Campus Parking Lot

Enjoy time to connect with other families over a meal served by the Holy Cow Food Truck at the Verona Campus Tent. Food, drinks, and outdoor toys provided.

JUNIOR HIGH - COLLEGE
Youth Ministry
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Middle School Fun Nights

June 19, July 10 & 24, August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Sarah Iverson
Verona Campus

Gather around silliness, storytelling, and stillness with other middle schoolers at Verona campus. Click here to register. 

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High School Youth Group

1st and 3rd Sundays at 7 p.m.
Sarah Iverson
Verona Campus Youth Room

A group for High Schoolers to form the foundations for lifelong relationships with God and one another.

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ELCA Youth Gathering

July 16-20, 2024
Sarah Iverson
New Orleans, LA

Good Shepherd High Schoolers will make their way south to join thousands of other teens at the national ELCA Youth Gathering  - the first since 2018.

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Volunteering at Kids Camps

Various Events
Joanne Zastrow
Various Locations

Lead, mentor, guide and have fun with kids ages
3 – 4th grade at various summer day camps held
at Good Shepherd.

GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS.
Ways to Serve
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Food Pantry Garden

Starting June 2 (View Dates)
Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson
Verona Campus

Every summer volunteers help grow ~2500 lbs of
produce for our Good Shepherd Food Pantry.

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Food Pantry

Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm, 5:30-7 p.m.
Rick Thomas
Madison Campus

Help serve clients at the food pantry. There are many roles needed and your help ensures all people have access to healthy and fresh food.

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Clothes Closet

Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rick Thomas
Madison Campus

Help shoppers at the Clothes Closet or assist with organizing donated items for kids in the neighborhood.

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Holy Cow Moo Crew

View the Schedule
Rick Thomas
Location Varies

The Holy COW brings people together for a meal that anyone can afford. You can help serve this summer.

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Serve on Sundays

Sundays at 9, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Ronda Beggs
Madison & Verona Campus

Help make worship possible! There are many roles and ways to serve on Sundays. Share your gifts!

Have a question?

If you'd like to know more about a specific program, we'd be happy to connect you with a member of our staff.
Click below to connect via e-mail with someone from our team and we'd be happy to help!